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High Point Panthers guard and star player, Rob Martin catches a long rebound off a missed Boyd layup. Martin throws a full court outlet pass to Panthers' three point specialist Chase Johnston. Johnston, who has not made a single two point shot this year, hits the layup all alone in transition, putting the Panthers up by one with 12 seconds to go.

High Point University, a private Methodist university located in North Carolina, won the Big South this year with a 31-4 record, beating Winthrop in the conference championship game by 15 points.

Every town in the Southeast might be historic and charming, but there's something about Sylva's character and people that keeps visitors coming back. This is the kind of place where outdoor adventure is minutes from downtown and where names and stories are still known. We've long said Sylva is 'in the middle of the most,' and that still holds true today.

LaMelo Ball is for once an aptonym, Brandon Miller is playing like Paul George (laudatory) instead of playing like Paul George (derogatory), and Kon Knueppel is going nuts from three. It's all working, for what feels like the first time in a decade. So this week on Nothing But Respect, we invited on Mother Jones editor Jacob Rosenberg, because he's a smart, hilarious person and also a Hornets fan.

At the North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission's Annual Meeting, Dr. Craig Yencho was presented with the prestigious 2026 Distinguished Service Award: a recognition that celebrates his extraordinary contributions to the state's sweetpotato growers and the broader agricultural community. It's a well-deserved honor for a scientist whose work has generated billions in revenue and transformed how we grow, harvest, and enjoy this beloved root vegetable.

Mount Airy isn't trying to be everywhere else-and that's exactly why it stands out. It offers a true sense of place, rooted in tradition but evolving with purpose, where the pace slows down just enough to remind you what travel is supposed to feel like.

I opened it up and it said, 'Your medical bill has been paid,'

The NC State Wolfpack (17-6, 8-2 ACC) will try to continue a five-game win streak when they host the Virginia Tech Hokies (16-7, 5-5 ACC) on February 7, 2026 at Lenovo Center. NC State won its most recent game versus SMU, 84-83, on Tuesday. Darrion Williams was its top scorer with 25 points. Virginia Tech dropped its most recent game to Duke, 72-58, on Saturday. Amani Hansberry starred with 20 points, and also had three boards and two assists.

"Today, another kind of treasure typically lures travelers to Franklin, though, one found among the trails, waterfalls, and scenic byways of the community. Surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest, and a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, Franklin is closely tied to the Appalachian Trail, and became the first designated Appalachian Trail Community in 2010, welcoming travelers with open arms."